Supports Green Practices

"Supports Green Initiatives" designates a hotel's participation in an optional environmental program that includes the use of energy-efficient lighting, guestroom towel/linen re-use, and on-premise recycling. "Supports Green Initiatives" does not represent an official certification of any kind.

Practical Information

Neuromuscular Integrative Action (NIA) means "with purpose" and is designed to help you approach life with passion, feeling and electricity. These classes are formatted like a regular exercise class, but they focus on relaxed, grounded movement. Through a blend of guided imagery and exciting eclectic music, emotional and physical tensions are released from the body. This space also offers yoga classes, T'ai Chi Chuan, Trance Dance, World Music and Dance Fitness and several other classes and events. Come have a completely different fitness experience. Call or visit the Web site for rates and schedule.

To any passerby, Ted's Barbershop appears small (occupying the space next to a gas station), but to locals in the know, the cozy interior paired with the friendly barbers give it a professional and personal touch. It's an understatement to say that the barbers of this place are into professional sports. Many different sports memorabilia dons the walls, and the TV seems to be programmed to only show ESPN. Feel free to try something new and leave with a mohawk, as these barbers proudly advertise that they can make one for you.

Austin Area or better known as Greater Austin, is a significant metropolitan area in the state of Texas. It is located in the heart of Austin and is one of the oldest areas in the city. The area holds much importance as several universities, the state capitol, commercial centers and offices and located here. The Colorado river meanders alongside the area with many ecological regions and green spaces mellowing down the Texas heat. Being a prominent venue for most government activities, the economy here is diverse. Several annual events, music festivals and cultural carnivals are held here.

Founded in 1990, Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is an educational organization that trains students in the field of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. The lack of texts and research material in English language and the need for a benchmark and standardized institute, led the founders Lisa and Paul Lin, to establish this medicine college. It also has well-equipped library on-site that comprises texts, medical journals and other material that will help the students. For complete details on admission and other information, check website or call ahead.

The Gamblin Field at Texas School for the Deaf is the home to the Austin Outlaws, a Women's Football Team. The stadium is an athletic field that also hosts various sporting events like baseball, rugby, etc, and even fund-raising programs. In fact, it became famous after the shooting of popular TV series "Friday Night Lights" was held over here. Tickets for upcoming events can be booked in advance.

One Texas Center is a building owned by the City of Austin that contains many of the city's offices and small businesses. It also provides public parking that is sure to be an appealing feature in a city the size of Austin. Located adjacent to the Long Center and the Palmer Events Center, the One Texas Center's garage becomes a popular location for parking. This is also one of the tallest buildings in Austin and, if you can make it, provides amazing views of the city. A meeting or conference will occasionally be held in one of the city's offices located within this building.

Did you run out of film in the middle of a shoot and its 3am? Available by 24-hour digital pager, Pro Tape and Communications Supply are major supplier of film, magnetic tape and production supplies for Austin's music and film professionals can come to your rescue. The shop carries a large inventory of brands including Eastman Kodak, TDK, Maxell, Fuji, JVC, Sony, BASF, Apogee, Denon and Quantegy. In addition to film and tape, you will find editing systems, lighting equipment, lamps, adapters, cables and more.

Established in 1967, Austin Montessori School is a top primary education facility in Southwest Austin. Located on Sunset Trail, this school emphasizes attentive and personalized education and guidance for children in their years of development, from 2.5 years to 15 years of age. The school and it's leaders recognize that every child is different and needs varied approaches for optimal growth, and thus keep enriching the syllabus and techniques in that direction.

Surrounded amongst the Texas foliage is 1102 East Cesar Chavez Street. When you pull up, you'll likely wonder if you got the right address but don't worry, this property located across the street from Austin's Public Library is where events are held. The venue becomes used especially when Austin has one of its many music or film festivals. Given its location, there is sure to be plenty of parking. If you show up early to your event, why not pop into the local library? Librarians miss people.

Austin Convention Center is 411,000 square foot convention, exhibition, and general meeting hall located between Town Lake and Sixth Street, a short walk to hotels and the entertainment district. The facility contains the city's largest ballroom, 29 meeting rooms, and with a recent expansion, additional exhibition halls and an upper level ballroom. The award winning facility is made of native Texas materials ranging from limestone to granite and regularly sponsors concerts, seminars, trade shows, high-tech conventions, and more. Look up their website for a calendar of events or to contact the center to schedule your own event. Parking is two blocks west on Cesar Chavez.

Austin is the capital and fourth largest city of Texas, known for its live music scene and eccentric reputation within a mostly conservative state. Initially founded after the Vice President of the Republic of Texas conducted a buffalo trip to the area, Austin's tranquil waterways, pleasant rolling hills, and location at the center of several prominent waterways and settler trails made it a compelling location for the ultimate location of the state's capital. After the University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, the town experienced a rapidly diversifying population as college students and professors mixed with blue collar workers and locals. Today, the city is world famous for its music scene, containing not only the most live music venues per capita in the country, but also several prominent music and technology festivals that bring visitors across the globe to this quirky college capital town.

A part of the Ballet Austin, The Butler Dance Education Center is a temple for a ballet performer or amateur. With great emphasis on the regiment ballet requires, the trainers are professional and skilled in their areas of proficiency. Importance is always given to an overall understanding of the dance form and its techniques and styles. Students are also provided with the opportunity to perform before large crowds and thereby take a step forward to training for performance. For further information, log on to their website.